CVE-2020-6013: High severity zonealarm by check point vulnerability

Published Jul 6, 2020
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Updated

ZoneAlarm Firewall and Antivirus products before version 15.8.109.18436 allow an attacker who already has access to the system to execute code at elevated privileges through a combination of file permission manipulation and exploitation of Windows CVE-2020-00896 on unpatched systems.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Checkpoint ZoneAlarm Extreme Security<15.8.109.18436

Event History

Jul 6, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this ZoneAlarm Firewall and Antivirus vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this ZoneAlarm Firewall and Antivirus vulnerability is CVE-2020-6013.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6013?

CVE-2020-6013 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

Which version of ZoneAlarm Firewall and Antivirus products are affected by CVE-2020-6013?

ZoneAlarm Firewall and Antivirus products before version 15.8.109.18436 are affected by CVE-2020-6013.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-6013?

An attacker who already has access to the system can execute code at elevated privileges through a combination of file permission manipulation and exploitation of Windows CVE-2020-00896 on unpatched systems.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-6013?

To fix CVE-2020-6013, it is recommended to update ZoneAlarm Firewall and Antivirus products to version 15.8.109.18436 or later.

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